Substance Use Disorder ( SUD) Coordinator

Cchc

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    To maintain the coordinated delivery of substance abuse prevention, promotion and education services to the patients we serve, community groups, schools and businesses; and to do other work as required. Working knowledge of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    Websitehttps://cchc-online.org

    Description

    Job Title:
    Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator
     
    Job Summary/Overview:
    To maintain the coordinated delivery of substance abuse prevention, promotion and education services to the patients we serve, community groups, schools and businesses; and to do other work as required.

    Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to:
    • Evaluate needs and design and implement substance abuse prevention forums and programs. Schedule SUD/MAT service appointments.
    • Perform appointment reminder calls and perform follow up calls for missed appointments.
    • Complete client paperwork including intakes and screenings. Maintain client level reporting system and perform data entry, as needed.
    • Complete required external and internal program reports within timely manner.
    • Maintain appropriate documentation in patient’s account to ensure patient charts are in compliance.
    • Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct chart audits for MAT/SUD program.
    • Coordinate and follow up on patient services, i.e, referrals for dental, mental health, etc.
    • Prepare current and updated SUD/MAT educational and informational resources for distribution to patients.
    • Conduct outreach and link patients to care.
    • Attend all program related meetings and trainings.
    • Travel to other clinic locations to meet with patients and trainings.
    • Coordinate SUD/MAT services with Population Health, Maternal Health, and Behavioral Health department.
    • Plan, coordinate, facilitate and present substance abuse prevention programs.
    • Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with and between a wide variety of schools, community, media and professional representatives.
    • Prepare and present oral and written materials convincingly, clearly and logically.
    • Evaluate curricula and other educational materials related to substance abuse prevention.
    • Refer the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when needed.
    • Able to identify, understand, and diagnose following the ASAM criteria.

    Minimal Qualifications/Experience/Skills
     
    • Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field.
    • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent
    • 2 years preferred experience in SUD treatment center, recover home, or recovery environment.
    • Working knowledge of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.
    • Willingness to buy into and work under the guidance of our mission statement.
    Performs other duties as assigned or required.
     
    Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Supplemental Benefits
    • Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

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